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Key links to be upgraded in the Republic of Bashkortostan

The authorities in the Republic of Bashkortostan plan to boost road links with a series of key investments. Some 193km of the M5 and M7 Federal road in the Republic of Bashkortostan (Volga) will be improved under the plans. At this stage, the size of the investment required has not been revealed.
April 10, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The authorities in the Republic of Bashkortostan plan to boost road links with a series of key investments. Some 193km of the M5 and M7 Federal road in the Republic of Bashkortostan (Volga) will be improved under the plans. At this stage, the size of the investment required has not been revealed.

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